News & Events

  • LOGO CHANGE

    NO CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP! You may notice over the coming weeks that our signage and logos will be changing.  This will be followed by a change to the website as we have a new site in the pipeline allowing online … Continue reading

  • New Laparoscopic Surgery now available at Drake Vets

    Andrew has now started using the new equipment which we have been waiting so long for.  We will be booking in patients for laparoscopic female neutering and this equipment can also be used for the removal of abdominal testicles in … Continue reading

  • New Prescription Rules From The RCVS

    From 1st September 2023 From 1st September the Royal College of veterinary Surgeons (RCVS, the regulatory body for the veterinary profession in the UK) is introducing a new guidance on prescribing prescription only medicines.  The full guidance can be found … Continue reading

Contact Us

See our Contact Us page for our appointment times and call Drake Vets on 01822 854 255 to book.

Welcome to Drake Vets.

At Drake Vets, we care for and treat your pets as though they were our own.

We are proud to be the only  Independent  Small Animal Veterinary Practice in the Yelverton/Tavistock area as well as one of only 3 in the Plymouth area.

 

You can visit either our main site in Yelverton or our new branch practice in Tavistock. Call us now to book an appointment or visit us.

 

24 hour emergency service available with our own Veterinary Surgeons and Nurses. Out of hours, call our normal number 01822 854255.

Pet care for your needs

Why choose Drake Vets for your pet care needs?

  • Friendly & professional vets
  • Independently owned
  • Branches at Yelverton & Tavistock
  • Free nurse clinics
  • Welcoming & relaxed environment
  • Free allocated parking at Yelverton and Tavistock Surgery
  • Full surgical facilities
  • Full diagnostic imaging facilities
  • Full dental facilities
  • micro chipping
  • 24 hour emergency service provided by the Drake Vets team for our own clients only
  • RCVS General Practice accredited

We treat

We treat most small animals and domestic pets including:

  • Cats (cat only appointment times available please ring for details)
  • Dogs
  • Birds
  • Rodents
  • Rabbits
  • Reptiles